Mouth exerciser for strengthening face, neck and lip muscles



Jan. 21, 1964 BARONS 3,313,667

MOUTH EXERCISER FOR STRENGTHENING FACE, NECK AND LIP MUSCLES Filed June 28, 1961 2 sheets-Sheet 1 FIG.8

STER NO-HYOI o INVENTOR. Lidija Barons ATTORNEY Jan. 21, 1964 BARoNs 3,118,667

MOUTH EXERCISER FOR STRENGTHENING FACE, NECK AND LIP MUSCLES Filed June 28, 1961 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 FIG.3

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INVENTOR. Lidija Barons ATTORNEY United States Patent 3,118,667 MOUTH EXERCISER FOR STRENGTHENING FACE, NECK AND LIP MUSCLES Lidija Barons, 2357 Prospect Ave, Bronx 58, N.Y. Filed June 28, 1961, Ser. No. 120,365 2 Claims. (Cl. 27279) This invention relates to an exercising device, and more specifically to a novel exerciser for the face, neck and lip muscles.

An object of this invention is to provide a novel mouth exerciser for strengthening the facial and neck muscles.

An object is also to build up flabby facial and neck muscles so as to fill out any fiabbiness existing under the skin, and thereby minimize or discourage wrinkling of the skin.

Another object of the invention is to provide a novel exerciser which when properly used will enhance circulation of blood through the face and neck tissues.

A feature of this invention resides in the provision that the exerciser is relatively inexpensive, simple in construction, and positive in operation if properly used.

Other features and advantages will become readily apparent when considered in view of the description and drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a section view of the exercising device of this invention.

FIG. 2 is another form of the invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates some of the muscles exercised by the exercising device of this invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates the exerciser as used for exercising the lip muscles.

FIG. 5 illustrates the application of the device for exercising the cheek muscles.

FIG. 6 illustrates the application of the device for exercising the muscles under the chin.

FIG. 7 illustrates the use of the device for exercising the muscles under the chin and around the ear and temple.

FIG. 8 illustrates the device for exercising the neck muscles.

Referring to the drawing, the exercising device 10 in accordance' with this invention comprises a smooth tubular body or rod 11 of circular cross section having an end portion which is sized so as to be readily insertable in the mouth. The end portion of the device receivable in the mouth is provided with a reduced convex neck portion 12 closed by an end piece 13 to provide a blunt end. The end piece 13 may be formed integral with the neck 12 and body portion 11 of the device 10-, or if desired by a separate member connected by any suitable means (not shown) to the body portion of the device. In either event the end of the device is provided with a laterally extending flange 14. The other end of the body, if desired, is provided with serrations or suitable irregular surfaces 15 to provide a non-slip surface to facilitate the grasping of the device 14} during the performance of the various exercises.

FIG. 2 illustrates another form of the invention in which the device 28 is formed with tubular body portion 21 closed at one end by a blunt end piece 22. The closed end of this form is likewise provided with a flange 23 and also, if desired, provided with serration 24 on the other end of the body. Either device may be made solid, if desired.

Preferably the device of either form may be made in varying weights, e.g. pound, /a pound and pound. Thus the person desiring to exercise the face and neck muscles can begin with the lighter weighted devices and gradually work up to the heavier weighted devices. Prefferably the devices may be made of metal or suitable plastics so that they may be easily sterilized.

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For exercising the muscles of the lips, the blunt end of the exerciser 10 or 2%, as described, is placed between the lips and the teeth. The teeth are then brought together to a point short of touching the exerciser rod so that the exerciser is held tightly by the lips only. With the exerciser thus in position, the handle portion 15 or 2 4 of the exerciser ll) or 20, respectively, is grasped with the hand and with gentle pressure pulled out of the lips. See FIG. 4. The exercise may be repeated as often as desired with care being taken not to overfatigue the muscles. In this exercise the following muscles are exercised: orbicularis oris, quadratus menti, levator alae nasi (inner and outer part), caninus, levator labii superioris proprius, zygomaticus minor, risorius (santorini), depressor angulioris, platysama, and transversus menti.

To exercise the muscles of the cheeks the exerciser rod is put as far as possible into the cavity of the mouth in a manner, as shown in FIG. 5, so as to avoid touching of the palate, teeth and tongue. The exerciser is then tightly held with the cheeks and lip as by puckering the cheeks. With the everciser so positioned the handle portion of the exerciser is grasped and with gentle pressure the exerciser is pulled out of the mouth, the person all the while trying to hold tightly onto the exerciser with the cheeks and lips. This exerciser may likewise be repeated so long as the muscles are not overfatigued. In this exercise the following muscles are exercised: buccinator, temporalis, pterygoideus externus and internus, masseter, and also each of the muscles mentioned in the above described exercise of the lips, but to a lesser degree. Also the compressor nasis, depressor alae nasi (outer and inner part), and levator labii inferioris.

For exercising the muscles under the chin, it is preferred that the person performing the exercise assume a lying position with the head held back. Also a heavier type exerciser than that used in the above described exercises is preferred. With the mouth open the exerciser is placed into the mouth and onto the tip of the tongue. The exercise is then performed by pushing the exerciser up and out of the mouth as far as possible, as shown in 'FIG. 6. If necessary the handle of the exerciser may be supported or guided lightly with the hand. This exercise operates on the following muscles: masseter, pterygoidei (internus and externus) depressor anguli oris, rnylohyoid, hyoglossus, stylohyoid, in part infrahyoid muscles.

The exerciser device described is also suitable for exercising the muscles under the chin and muscles near the ear and temple. This exercise is performed in the same manner as that described for exercising the chin muscles above, with the exception that the exerciser is pushed out of the corner of the mouth instead of straight out. See FIG. 7. To exercise the muscles on both sides of the head, the exerciser is pusher out of alternate corners of the mouth. The following muscles are then exercised: platysma, mylohyoid, depressor anguli oris, zygomaticus major, risorius, masseter, pterygoidius externus and internus, buccinator, temporalis.

To exercise the muscles of the neck, the exerciser is placed between the teeth and the head rotated, as shown by FIG. 8. The following muscles are thus exercised: anterior super hyoid muscles, stylohyoid, mylohyoid, hyoglossus, genionglossus, stemocleidomastoid, splenius capitis, trapecius, scaleni, rectus capitis articus, levator scapulae, platysma, longus colli, infrahyoid muscles, omohyoid, sternothyrohyoid, thyrohyoid.

While the instant invention has been disclosed with reference to a particular method and a particular embodiment for practicing the same, it is to be appreciated that the invention is not to be taken as limited to all of the details thereof as modifications and variations thereof may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:

1. An exercising device for strengthening the face and/ or neck muscles comprising a tubular member of predetermined Weight and sized to be readily inserted into the mouth, said tubular member having a blunt closed end portion that is fiat and which is adapted to be received in the mouth, said blunt end having a laterally extending flange circumscribing said blunt end, and said tubular member having a reduced convexly curved neck portion immediately adjacent said flange, and a serrated end portion opposite said blunt end portion to facilitate gripping said tubular member during the performance of the exerelse.

2 An exerciser for strengthening the face and neck muscles comprising a rod of predetermined Weight and sized to be readily inserted into the mouth, and said rod having a smooth cylindrical body portion and a blunt closed end portion that is flat and which is adapted to be received in the mouth, said fiat blun end portion terminating in a laterally extending flange, and a serrated end portion opposite said blunt end portion to facilitate gripping said tubular member during the performance of the exercise.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 

2. AN EXERCISER FOR STRENGTHENING THE FACE AND NECK MUSCLES COMPRISING A ROD OF PREDETERMINED WEIGHT AND SIZED TO BE READILY INSERTED INTO THE MOUTH, AND SAID ROD HAVING A SMOOTH CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION AND A BLUNT CLOSED END PORTION THAT IS FLAT AND WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE MOUTH, SAID FLAT BLUNT END PORTION TERMINATING IN A LATERALLY EXTENDING FLANGE, AND A SERRATED END PORTION OPPOSITE SAID BLUNT END PORTION TO FACILITATE GRIPPING SAID TUBULAR MEMBER DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXERCISE. 